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Author: Paul Welch
Publication Date: December 2, 2025 - 11:04
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Houseworks: Homebuilding on bedrock
December 2, 2025
Q Is it possible to build a house foundation on bedrock? Our building site is on the Canadian Shield, with granite exposed. A Yes, building on bedrock is not only possible but it works well structurally. I’ve done it many times on projects of my own, including my own house, but there are two hidden […]
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